The records are bound volumes of preprinted forms with event information recorded by hand. From 1895 through 1906, the forms are one page per event; beginning with 1907 each event occupies one row in a printed table, so there are multiple events recorded per page.

The records are bound volumes of preprinted forms with event information recorded by hand. From 1895 through 1906, the forms are one page per event; beginning with 1907 each event occupies one row in a printed table, so there are multiple events recorded per page.

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*The post-1907 format is located on this page.

*The post-1907 format is located on this page.

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Both formats have valuable English translation guides to the records.

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Both formats have valuable English translation guides to the records. An extract of these records has also been created and is being moved into the wiki article: [[Hungary Civil Registration, Birth and Marriage Extracts (Family Search Historical Records)]]

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Civil Registration began in Hungary on October 1, 1895. The original records are maintained by each individual civil registration office (anyakönyvi hivatal); copies are made and submitted to the Municipal Archives in Budapest (Budapest Főváros Levéltára). The copies in the Municipal Archives were microfilmed and subsequently digitized into the images in this collection.&nbsp; For a list of records by date or locality currently published in this collection, select the [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.familysearch.org%2Frecords%2Fcollection%2F1452460%2Fwaypoints Browse] link from the collection landing page.

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Civil Registration began in Hungary on October 1, 1895. The original records are maintained by each individual civil registration office (anyakönyvi hivatal); copies are made and submitted to the Municipal Archives in Budapest (Budapest Főváros Levéltára). The copies in the Municipal Archives were microfilmed and subsequently digitized into the images in this collection.

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=== Citation for This Collection ===

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For a list of records by date or locality currently published in this collection, select the [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.familysearch.org%2Frecords%2Fcollection%2F1452460%2Fwaypoints Browse] link from the collection landing page.

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The following citation refers to the original source of the data and images published on FamilySearch.org Historical Records. It may include the author, custodian, publisher, and archive for the original records.

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Civil registration was instituted so that the government might have a record of vital events useful in compiling statistics about the people in Hungary.

Civil records are the primary source for research after 1894. They are generally correct as the event was registered by those who were eyewitnesses of the event.

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=== Coverage Table ===

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For a list of the localities, record types, and date ranges included in this collection, refer to [[Hungary Civil Registration (FamilySearch Historical Records) Coverage Table]].

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=== Citation for This Collection ===

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Digital copies of originals housed in various repositories throughout Hungary.

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The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Record collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher, and archive for the original records.<br>

*Groom’s name, occupation, religion, date and place of birth, and residence

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*Groom’s name

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*Groom's date and place of birth

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*Groom's religion and occupation

*Groom’s parents’ names

*Groom’s parents’ names

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*Bride's name, occupation, religion, date and place of birth, and residence

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*Bride's name

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*Bride's date and place of birth

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*Bride's religion and occupation

*Bride’s parents’ names

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*Signature of witnesses, groom, bride and registrar (Witnesses may be family members.)

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*Witnesses' names and their residence

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*Additional remarks

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'''Key genealogical facts found in a death record:'''

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'''Death records generally contain the following information:'''

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*Day and hour of death

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*Registration date and number

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*Deceased’s name, occupation, and residence

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*Date and time of death

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*Deceased’s religion

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*Place of death

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*Deceased’s age

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*Name and age of deceased

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*Deceased’s residence and occupation

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*Deceased's religion

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*Spouse’s name

*Parents’ names

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*Place of death

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*Cause of death

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*Signatures of informant and registrar

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*Signatures of informant and registrar

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*Additional remarks

== How to Use the Records ==

== How to Use the Records ==

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*Use civil birth records to verify date and place of birth as well as to provide names of parents and their respective places of birth and approximate year of birth. Only birth records 90 years old or older are made available by the Hungarian government.

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Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination.<br> Keep in mind:

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*Use civil marriage records to verify date and place of marriage and name of spouse as well as provide parents names for both the bride and groom. Only marriage records 60 years old or older are made available by the Hungarian government.

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*Use civil death records to verify date and place of death as well as provide approximate year of birth, place of birth, names of parents and spouse. Only death records 30 years old or older are made available by the Hungarian government.

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Research guides are available by clicking on the Hungary link below. It will also include "How to begin research", "Research Tools (incl. Common Hungarian Words)", and a history of Hungary.

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*There may be more than one person in the records with the same name.

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*You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name.

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*Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life.

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=== Why the Record Was Created ===

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To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:<br>

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Civil registration was instituted so that the government might have a record of vital events useful in compiling statistics about the people in Hungary.

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⇒Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page<br> ⇒Select the "County" category<br> ⇒Select the "Town or Registration District" category<br> ⇒Select the "Record Type and Date Range" category which takes you to the images<br>

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=== Record Reliability ===

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Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination.

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Civil records are the primary source for research after 1894. They are generally correct as the event was registered by those who were eyewitnesses of the event.

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*Use civil birth records to verify date and place of birth as well as to provide names of parents and their respective places of birth and approximate year of birth. Only birth records 90 years old or older are made available by the Hungarian government.

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*Use civil marriage records to verify date and place of marriage and name of spouse as well as provide parents names for both the bride and groom. Only marriage records 60 years old or older are made available by the Hungarian government.

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*Use civil death records to verify date and place of death as well as provide approximate year of birth, place of birth, names of parents and spouse. Only death records 30 years old or older are made available by the Hungarian government.

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Research guides are available by clicking on the Hungary link below. It will also include "How to begin research", "Research Tools (incl. Common Hungarian Words)", and a history of Hungary.

== Known Issues With This Collection ==

== Known Issues With This Collection ==

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== Contribution to This Article ==

== Contribution to This Article ==

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When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information. This will help you or others to find the record again. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records.

When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information. This will help you or others to find the record again. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records.

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A suggested format for keeping track of records that you have searched is found in the wiki article [[Help:How to Cite FamilySearch Collections|Help:How to Cite FamilySearch Collections<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1321994002312_896" />]].&nbsp;

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A suggested format for keeping track of records that you have searched is found in the wiki article [[Help:How to Cite FamilySearch Collections]].

Title in the Language of the Records

Magyar Polgári Anyakönyvek

Record Description

This collection includes the years 1895-1980.

The records are bound volumes of preprinted forms with event information recorded by hand. From 1895 through 1906, the forms are one page per event; beginning with 1907 each event occupies one row in a printed table, so there are multiple events recorded per page.

The registration has two formats:

The pre-1907 format can be located by clicking on the Hungary Civil Registration link below.

Civil Registration began in Hungary on October 1, 1895. The original records are maintained by each individual civil registration office (anyakönyvi hivatal); copies are made and submitted to the Municipal Archives in Budapest (Budapest Főváros Levéltára). The copies in the Municipal Archives were microfilmed and subsequently digitized into the images in this collection.

For a list of records by date or locality currently published in this collection, select the Browse link from the collection landing page.

Civil registration was instituted so that the government might have a record of vital events useful in compiling statistics about the people in Hungary.

Civil records are the primary source for research after 1894. They are generally correct as the event was registered by those who were eyewitnesses of the event.

Coverage Table

Citation for This Collection

The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Record collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher, and archive for the original records.

How to Use the Records

Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination. Keep in mind:

There may be more than one person in the records with the same name.

You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name.

Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life.

To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:

⇒Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page ⇒Select the "County" category ⇒Select the "Town or Registration District" category ⇒Select the "Record Type and Date Range" category which takes you to the images

Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination.

Use civil birth records to verify date and place of birth as well as to provide names of parents and their respective places of birth and approximate year of birth. Only birth records 90 years old or older are made available by the Hungarian government.

Use civil marriage records to verify date and place of marriage and name of spouse as well as provide parents names for both the bride and groom. Only marriage records 60 years old or older are made available by the Hungarian government.

Use civil death records to verify date and place of death as well as provide approximate year of birth, place of birth, names of parents and spouse. Only death records 30 years old or older are made available by the Hungarian government.

Research guides are available by clicking on the Hungary link below. It will also include "How to begin research", "Research Tools (incl. Common Hungarian Words)", and a history of Hungary.

Known Issues With This Collection

For a full list of all known issues associated with this collection see the attached Issues Wiki article. If you encounter additional problems, please email them to support@familysearch.org. Please include the full path to the link and a description of the problem in your e-mail. Your assistance will help ensure that future reworks will be considered.

Related Websites

Related Wiki Articles

Contribution to This Article

We welcome user additions to FamilySearch Historical Records wiki articles. We are looking for additional information that will help readers understand the topic and better use the available records. We also need translations for collection titles and images in articles about records written in languages other than English. For specific needs, please visit WikiProject FamilySearch Records.

Please follow these guidelines as you make changes. Thank you for any contributions you may provide.

Citing FamilySearch Historical Collections

When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information. This will help you or others to find the record again. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records.